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ERIC Number: EJ132692
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1975
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The Great Australian Apathy
Collard, L. N.
Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 11, 3, 41-43, Oct 75
The decline in enrollment in foreign language study in Australia is due partly to the belief in the universality of English. Learning difficulties may be overcome by beginning language instruction in primary school. Diplomatic and military personnel may require a foreign language, as may international businessmen. (CHK)
Descriptors: Language Ability, Language Attitudes, Language Enrollment, Language Instruction, Language Role, Monolingualism, Second Language Learning, Second Languages, Social Attitudes
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Identifiers: Australia